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Investigating the Future of Quantum in South Chicago

What if a new generation of computers, faster and smarter than the ones we have now, can power the local economy in South Chicago? That’s the $500 million bet that Gov. J.B. Pritzker is putting on the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, one of the biggest and most ambitious tech hubs planned for an industry that’s still mostly in its research and development phase. The South Chicago community has been waiting for decades for something to replace the Steel Mill that once employed tens of thousands of people and has been abandoned since 1992. Developers have come and gone, going as far as purchasing the land, but plans to convert the property into businesses and housing never materialized.

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A Galaxy of Data: Connecting Scientists to the Vera Rubin Observatory

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By Sophia Chen, Student Researcher, Illinois Tech

The vast majority of telescopes today observe just one small part of the sky at a time. In order to obtain data about a specific star, black hole, or other celestial object, researchers must request a telescope be pointed in its direction. At least, that’s how things used to be. With the ground-breaking Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile, many scientists will be able to study all different parts of the observable universe at once. 

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The Power of the Past to Teach us About the Present

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By Riley Henry, C2ST Intern, Loyola University

Sitting down in my high school history class sometimes felt like such a chore. It was easy to feel like I would rather be doing a science experiment or solving math problems instead of reading an old history textbook. However, research in educational sciences shows that history is incredibly important despite being often overlooked. Continue reading to understand more about the impacts of learning about history!

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Closing the Gap: A Conversation on Community, Access, and Oral Health

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By Hayden Nelson, C2ST Intern, University of Chicago

In Chicago and across the world, millions face painful, preventable dental diseases because the system isn’t built to reach them. To understand why dental care matters far beyond the dentist’s chair, and what can be done to close the growing gap in access, I spoke with Dr. Alejandra Valencia, DDS, MPH, MS. As the Director of the Oral Health Forum and a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Public Health, Dr. Valencia brings a rare and powerful perspective on the intersection of dentistry and public health. What emerged from our conversation was a powerful reminder that fixing oral health inequities means looking at communities, systems, and the very way we think about care.

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Nature and Industry Through the Pollinators of Pullman

Join us at Pullman National Historical Park to explore the park and the surrounding neighborhood to discover amazing stories of nature and industry. Meet nature experts researching plant, animal, and insect life, and take a tour with one of the amazing Park Rangers. Learn about both the history of the transportation industry at the park and the awesome pollinators that call Pullman home today.

 

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Navigating Networks: The Intersection Between Data Ethics, Clinical Research, and Public Policy

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By Edita Music, C2ST Intern, Illinois Tech

In the age of modern technology, we are constantly talking about data. What data is being collected from us at any given time? What is my data being used for? Who has access to my data? Despite all these big data conversations, very few of them discuss a rather important type of data: healthcare data.